The information on this page is designed to help steer you towards Island-related news, regulations, weather conditions, services, etc.
Featured Topic: Help Protect Our Water with Proper Septic Tank Maintenance Freshwater on Dog Island is a vulnerable and limited resource. All our freshwater comes from a very thin layer–called a freshwater lens–sitting on top of saltwater-saturated sand. One of the biggest threats to this lens is pollution from faulty septic systems.Learn more: * Understand the hydrodynamics of freshwater lenses by visiting this page at the Sustainability Directory. * Discover what you can do to save money and keep our water clean with Consumer Reports’ resource page How to Keep Your Septic System Running Smoothly. * Use social media to find professional services or coordinate with other island residents. |
Social Media
Two relevant Facebook groups for current information are “Dog Island Wisdom” (public group) and “Dog Island Property Owners” (private group). Remember that Facebook groups—like all social media—depend on their administrators and members for the quality of information they contain.
Urgent Situations (ALWAYS call 911 first in an emergency)
- DI Dr. Ed Atwell: 770-655-5268
- DI Volunteer Fire Department non-emergency: Randy Cannon 850 528-5568
- Franklin County Sheriff non-emergency: 850-670-8500
- Carrabelle Police non-emergency: 850 697-3691
- Southern Towing (Carrabelle parking lot) 850-544-5858
- SeaTow Big Bend: 850-984-3456 or 800-4-SEATOW
- Tow Boat US: 850-697-8909
Weather Conditions and Beach/Water Safety
It should go without saying: It’s always a good idea to get the latest conditions any time you plant to be on, in, or near the water.
- Weather
- Water Quality
- About Vibrio Vulnificus (so-called “flesh-eating bacteria”)
- Florida Healthy Beaches Program (bacterial testing)
- Red Tide Status
- Beach Safety
- Swimming Safely at the Beach (American Red Cross)
- Ten Dangers at the Beach (NOAA)
Franklin County
- County Commission
- DI’s District 2 Commissioner: Cheryl K. Sanders: cheryl@franklincountyflorida.gov
- Emergency Management
- Planning and Zoning
- Property Appraiser
- Tax Collector
Wildlife and Environment
- Find a Sea Turtle Nest? Notify Terri Cannon, permit holder: 850-323-0508
- Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
- Audubon Society
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
- Nature Conservancy
- Ocean Conservancy
- Sea Turtle Conservancy
- US Fish & Wildlife Service
Miscellaneous Island Living
- Dog Island Ferry
- Dock Master, DI Yacht Club – Susie Backerman: 850-508-6608
- Island Manager Greg Buckley: 850-943-0604
- Island Water:
- Understand the hydrodynamics of freshwater lenses by visiting this page at the Sustainability Directory.
- Discover what you can do to save money and keep our water clean with Consumer Reports’ resource page How to Keep Your Septic System Running Smoothly.
- US Postal Service page for obtaining an island mailbox
- Coastal Construction Control Line Program
- City of Carrabelle
- Duke Energy: 800-228-8485
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